The Gardens

The typical resident is 36, making this area much younger than most others of its type. While children under 15 are less common than the national figure, there is a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 22.1%.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in similar areas, with 28.4% of residents born abroad. This is well above the Northern Territory average, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English and Irish.

About 22.6% of people use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the national figure. English remains the dominant language for 65.8% of the community.

The area is far more secular than the rest of the state and nation, with 49.7% of residents reporting no religion.

Educational attainment is very high, with 38.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most similar areas at 67.7%.

Personal incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly income of $1,273. This is well above the national figure of $805, and 19.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions at 21.8%. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas. However, the area has a high rate of former Defence Force members at 7.1%, which is well above the national average.

First Nations residents have a much lower typical age of 17 compared to the rest of the state. This group also shows higher than average Year 12 completion rates at 46.2%.

Small households are common, with 37.8% of people living alone, far above the national figure. Consequently, homes are smaller, with a typical size of just 2.0 people.

Rental properties dominate the market at 62.2%, far above the national figure. The area is almost entirely made up of townhouses and apartments, with separate houses making up only 2.1% of homes.

The area is well-served by public transport, with a very high number of stops and departures per 1,000 people. Despite this, 62.4% of workers still rely on a car to get to work.

The community is highly transient, with 60.8% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national figure and coincides with a high rate of recent overseas arrivals.

Full-time employment is very high at 75.9%, far above the national average. Many residents work in professional roles within public administration, health, and education.

The area is very walkable, with 99% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. This is far above the Northern Territory average, supported by a high density of amenities.